January 26, 2026

2026 Tax Prep Checklist for 2025 Returns – Retirement Income, Investments

Retirement Income & Accounts

  • ☐ Review RMD calculations and withdrawals
  • ☐ Confirm correct withholding on distributions
  • ☐ Evaluate Roth conversions completed in 2025
  • ☐ Check for Medicare premium increases tied to income
  • Improper coordination can reduce Georgia retirement income exclusions — review withdrawals and conversions together.
  • Utah retirees should focus on smoothing income across years, since state rates don’t buffer federal income spikes.

Investments & Capital Gains

  • ☐ List all asset sales and realized gains/losses
  • ☐ Identify missed loss harvesting opportunities
  • ☐ Determine whether gains affected deductions or Medicare premiums
  • ☐ Coordinate investment strategy for smoother future income
  • Utah’s Flat tax does not mean flat consequences — capital gains can still trigger federal ripple effects.
  • Coordinating capital gains with Georgia retirement exclusions can reduce total tax — but only if reviewed early.

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